Patricia, a woman from Dominican Republic, needs a home and an economic security that her illegal status in Madrid does not provide her. Milady, born in Havana is dying to travel the world. Marirosi has a job, a home, and the most complete solitude.. just like Alfonso, Damián and Carmelo! Racism, companionship and the meaning of family seen through the lens of a small rural village in Spain.

18:30pm

Introduction by the Indian High Commission

The women in blue berets (India)Director: Farida Pacha, 2012, 48 min

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One woman's struggle for personal freedom. A riveting and heartbreaking story of a woman trapped in an abusive relationship, who must not only free herself from that marriage, but also the cultural prejudices and judgments that would keep her there.

19:00pm

Introduction by the Goethe-Institut

Die Fremde – When we leave (Germany)Director: Feo Aladag, 2010, 119min

Liberia, a nations scarred by 14 years of brutal civil war, stands at a critical moment in its history as it heads for its second democratic election in October 2011. Assisting the UN peacekeeping operations is a special unit from India: an all-women police contingent. Deployed yearly since 2007, it is the first such unit of its kind. Will the Indian police women succeed in their mission to keep the peace in Liberia?

Empowered lives.Resilient nations.

Supported by: Films provided by:

All films are in original languages with English subtitles

Free entrance

Opening event18:00pm

Women's Film Week at the Goethe-Institut in Nicosia

Empowered lives.Resilient nations.

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19:30pm

18:00pmIntroduction by the Finnish and Estonian Embassies

Purge (Finland, Estonia)Director: Antti Jokinen, 2012, 125min

A tormented young woman is given a hiding place by an elderly lady and soon they are reminded of their mutual horrendous past. Survivors both, Aliide and Zara engage in a complex arithmetic of suspicion and revelation to distill each other's motives; gradually, their stories emerge, the culmination of a tragic family drama of rivalry, lust and loss.

Introduction by the Spanish Embassy

Flores de Otro Mundo Flowers from Another World (Spain)Director: Icíar Bollaín, 1999, 108min

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Introduction by the Netherlands Embassy

Does God Love Women? (The Netherlands)Director: Emile Adriaan Benvenuto van Rouveroy van Nieuwaal, Emile van Rouveroy van Nieuwaal, 2013, 58min

20:30pm

Women Filmmakers Section

20:30pm

Introduction by the Georgian Embassy

Gaigimet – Keep Smiling (Georgia)Director: Rusudan Chkonia, 2012, 90min

18:30pmIntroduction by the Swedish Embassy

Återträffen - The Reunion (Sweden)Director: Anna Odell, 2013, 89min

18:30pmIntroduction by the Polish Embassy

Plac Zbawiciela - Saviour Square (Poland)Director: Joanna Kos-Krauze, Krzysztof Krauze, 2006, 105min

17:00pmIntroduction by the Institut Francais

17 filles – 17 girls (France)Director: Delphine Coulin, Muriel Coulin, 2011, 86min

20:30pmIntroduction by the Italian Embassy

Lo spazio bianco (Italy)Director: Francesca Comencini, 2009, 96 min

Swedish artist Anna Odell invites us to a grim class-reunion with a twist. What

happens when old hierarchies and truths are questioned from an unexpected

voice? The Reunion investigates how far too far really is.

10 women, seven of them belonging to the poorest population, are

desperately trying to win a beauty contest for mothers who have more than 3

children. The winner will get an apartment and $25000.

When Camille accidentally becomes pregnant, 16 of her friends and

classmates decide to follow suit, throwing their town and school into chaos.

A story of a married couple with two children, whose housing problems, the

man's infidelity and the woman's fragility lead the family to destruction.

An unexpected pregnancy and premature birth become a burden that Maria is

unprepared for. Lacking control over events for the first time in her life, she

retreats into an emotional space where she is alone, until the day arrives when

she must learn to live again for her vulnerable child.

Public Discussion: Women Leading Change

On the occasion of

The International Women`s Day

Public Discussion: Women Trafficking – an invisible problem

Hilligje Kok, a deeply religious but free spirited woman from the Dutch “Bible Belt” seeks to improve the position of women within her church as well as in her political party. But a visit by Hilligje's gay son Willem brings her off balance. Why did she not show up at his wedding? Hilligje's well-intended struggle for equality is now putting at risk her friendships, family relationships as well as her position within the congregation.

2015

Fearless, feisty and resolute, the "Rough Aunties" are a remarkable group of women unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa. Neither politics, nor social or racial divisions stand a chance against the united force of the women.

18:30pm

Introduction by the British Council

Rough Anties (UK/South Africa)Director: Kim Longinotto, 2008, 103 min

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